National Trails Day is June 6th: Here are some ways to spend it outside
Established in 1993 by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day is held annually on the first Saturday in June to celebrate America's trail systems and promote outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, and volunteer stewardship.
National Trails Day is all about getting outside and celebrating the trails that connect our communities to adventure, nature, and each other. Whether you are riding, hiking, volunteering, or simply exploring somewhere new, it is a reminder of how much trails add to our lives, and how important it is to care for them.
Here are a few fun ways to spend National Trails Day outside this June 6th:
🌲 Trail School with our Central Chapter and TREAD: A free single-day course focused on sustainable trail maintenance techniques and more!
Register for free 👉 https://www.evergreenmtb.org/calendar/eventdetail/25561/trail-school-national-trails-day-with-the-evergreen-central-chapter-tread
🌲 Teanaway Trail System Grand Opening with our Kittitas Chapter and DNR: Celebrating the completion of the Teanaway trailhead and trail system, after 14+ years of planning, designing, and building!
Learn more 👉 https://www.evergreenmtb.org/calendar/eventdetail/25574/teanaway-trailhead-trail-system-grand-opening-opening
🌲 MTB Classes & Clinics (West Sound, South Sound, Central, & East Chapters): We have a number of different group clinics to help you level up your MTB skills this season!
Find a class near you 👉 https://www.evergreenmtb.org/calendar?category_fv=57&chapter_fv=&month=06&year=2026
🌲 Forest Service Fee‑Free Day: USFS just announced this additional fee-free day for use of all standard amenity recreation sites on national forests and grasslands.
Learn more 👉 https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2026/05/13/forest-service-announces-additional-2026-fee-free-day-june-6